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Vocalist and educator Theo Bleckmann on why artists need community, how to "code the self," and why a life in music matters more than a career.

Pianist Matthew Whitaker chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about being the musical director of the world premiere production of "Billy Strayhorn: Something To Live For"

Leo Sidran chats with Jesse Markowitz about curating Palladium, his ambitious Roulette concert celebrating the music of Wayne Shorter, and how a mentorship that began with social media evolved into a lasting artistic mission.

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Leo Sidran chats with singer Kurt Elling about his Broadway debut in "Hadestown"

Remembering Bob Power, the innovative recording engineer and producer who helped to redefine the sound of Hip Hop.

Award-winning filmmaker and legendary documentarian Ken Burns and PBS present Muhammad Ali in September

Ray Mantilla, a percussionist and bandleader who led a prolific jazz career for more than half a century, died on Saturday, at New…

Terry Waldo, the protégé of the late Eubie Blake, is a virtuoso ragtime, stride, and blues pianist as well as a vocalist and performer, famous for his dry wit. Mr. Waldo is also an author, composer, producer, band leader and theatrical music director. In a professional career that has spanned over fifty years, Terry has produced and arranged over sixty albums


Terry Waldo, ragtime pianist nonpareil and eminent scholar of the form, is musical director and arranger, at the piano. He acts too. Mr. Waldo is worth the price of a ticket.”
— THE NEW YORK TIMES

“Terry Waldo . . . joyfully recreates the music of this legendary New Orleans composer [Jelly Roll Morton].”
— TIME MAGAZINE

“Scott Joplin's ragtime, per Terry Waldo's piano playing, is treat enough for any evening.”
— THE NEW YORKER

“Pianist Terry Waldo and the Gotham City Band . . . covered a lot of ground and with great fidelity, affection and verve.”
— THE WASHINGTON POST

“A phenomenal performance.”
— SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION

Starring Liz Callaway, Max von Essen, Ali Ewoldt and more! The Town Hall’s signature series, Broadway by the Year®, takes a “Pandemic Pivot,” going both virtual and national! Join us for the online video premiere of the third recorded concert in the series, featuring the electrifying work of Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber. Enjoy songs from Song & Dance, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sunset Blvd., Evita, The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, Aspects of Love and Cats. Starring Liz Callaway, Ethan Slater, Max Von Essen, Ali Ewoldt and Emily Larger. Created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel, who has also produced, written and directed concerts for Michael Feinstein at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Your streaming link can be viewed on demand anytime between May 24–26, 2021.

Starring ute lemper, tony yazbeck, beth leavel and more! The Town Hall’s signature series, Broadway by the Year®, takes a “Pandemic Pivot,” going both virtual and national! Join us for the online video premiere of the second recorded concert in the series, featuring the sophisticated, provocative songs of John Kander and Fred Ebb. Enjoy music from Flora, The Red Menace; Chicago; Cabaret; Steel Pier; Woman of the Year; Kiss of the Spider Woman and The Rink. Starring Danny Gardner, Ute Lemper, Tony Yazbeck, Beth Leavel and Natascia Diaz. Created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel, who has also produced, written and directed concerts for Michael Feinstein at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Your streaming link can be viewed on demand anytime between May 10–12, 2021.